Flash Memory

DEFINITION: Flash memory (sometimes called "flash RAM") is a type of constantly-powered nonvolatile memory that can be erased and reprogrammed in units of memory called blocks. It is a variation of electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) which, unlike flash memory, is erased and rewritten at the byte level, which is slower than flash memory updating. Flash memory is often used to hold control
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CASE STUDY:
View this informative case study to learn how Riverview implemented an end-to-end flash based storage solution that provided an on-site evaluation system against which they could run tests.

WHITE PAPER:
This white paper highlights a data protection strategy and reveals its benefits and advantages over RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), with special consideration given to the unique requirements of enterprise flash storage arrays.

RESOURCE:
Read this resource to find out the top 5 reasons about why flash should be implemented everywhere. Explore further to learn how its features and increased affordability give you the ability to harness the power of flash on your organization.

EGUIDE:
This e-guide clarifies the difference between flash tiering and caching, and when it's appropriate to use which. Additionally, learn about an engineering services firm consolidates virtual desktops and primary block storage on NexGen arrays that incorporate PCIe flash and hard disk drives.

WHITE PAPER:
In this whitepaper, learn how using memory, RAM and/or non-volatile flash memory in the server to boost storage performance can provide lower latencies at lower cost by decoupling performance and capacity.

VIDEO:
Access this brief video to get an inside look at a new all-flash array. Tune in to learn more about flash optimized storage architectural requirements that are addressed with this all-flash array, and how it can boost storage performance without putting you over-budget.

ESSENTIAL GUIDE:
In this special report, we look at the basics of flash storage – what it is, how it works, who makes it, where to deploy it, how to spec it and how to troubleshoot it – and guide you through the key areas of all-flash, hybrid or PCIe; MLC vs SLC; speccing for performance and troubleshooting flash.

WHITE PAPER:
Access this white paper to learn about one flash storage system that takes costs into account, for both large and small businesses. Read on to find out to overcome the management challenges of high velocity data.

WHITE PAPER:
Access this white paper to find out the most efficient way to implement SSD to improve the performance of virtualized storage. Read on to learn how to look past storage capacity with a more targeted approach to managing data growth for smarter storage.

FLASH MEMORY DEFINITION (continued): code such as the basic input/output system (BIOS) in a personal computer. When BIOS needs to be changed (rewritten), the flash memory can be written to in block (rather than byte) sizes, making it easy to update. On the other hand, flash memory is not useful as random access memory (RAM) because RAM needs to be addressable at the byte (not the block) level.Flash memory gets its name because the microchip is organized so that a section of memory cells are erased in a single action or "flash." The erasure is caused by Fowler-Nordheim tunneling in which electrons pierce through a thin dielectric Flash Memory definition sponsored by SearchStorage.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary

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